Author: Kristen Boye

Once a non-dairy milk finds itself chillin’ in the refrigerated section of your local Safeway, it is officially trendy. But what else was hot this year, aside from coconut milk’s rise to power? Kristen Boye, The Mindful Foodist, breaks down 2011’s trends.

As a follow-up to her “Should Protein be Powdered?” post earlier this week, The Mindful Foodist brings you three delicious, nutrient-dense, summer smoothie recipes to enjoy for breakfast, snack or anytime — they give you energy that lasts without the 3 pm crash.

Protein may be the new “it” food, but how often do we ask the questions, “What kind of protein is in this meal replacement smoothie?” and “Is it good for me?” The Mindful Foodist weighs the pros and cons of popular protein powders in this post.

Fire up the BBQ this weekend with the Mindful Foodist’s Juicy Herby Greek Lamb Burgers. Kristen promises that this is by far the best non-beef burger recipe ever, and who doesn’t love an entire meal folded into a flatbread?

When’s the last time someone asked you if you’re getting enough coconut in your diet? If you’re like most Americans, probably never (Mounds bars don’t count). The Mindful Foodist tells you why you should and how you could be eating more.

Did you know your intestinal tract is just as important to your mental health as your head? Check out The Mindful Foodist’s latest post on which foods to eat and which to avoid in order to best to feed your “second brain” and be twice as smart.